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Saturday Citations: Warp drive disasters; cancer prospects across generations; a large COVID vaccination study

This week, researchers reported on the implications of a warp drive containment breach in case you’re interested in theoretical space-borne disasters. Scientists in the U.K. report the cardiovascular benefits of COVID-19 vaccination in an extremely […]

Saturday Citations: E-bike accident spike; epigenetics in memory formation; Komodo dragons now scarier

This week, we reported on new epigenetic findings in memory formation as well as a dramatic spike in micromobility-related head injuries, so there’s a whole lot of head-related science on the front burner these days. […]

Samuel Pepys’ fashion prints reveal his guilty pleasure: Fancy French clothes

A collection of French fashion engravings offers precious new insights into the life of Samuel Pepys years after his premature final diary entry. The prints show the tailor’s son remained fascinated by the power of […]

Saturday Citations: Scientists study monkey faces and cat bellies; another intermediate black hole in the Milky Way

This is not a rerun of last week’s roundup; another group of astronomers found a second intermediate-mass black hole in the Milky Way and I can’t avoid highlighting it. They’re cool! They may have formed […]

Saturday Citations: The first Goldilocks black hole; Toxoplasma gondii metabolism; pumping at the speed of muscle

This week: Physicists conducted a biological study, engineers built a waste-recycling suit for astronauts (and worm riders), and astronomers identified the first known intermediate-mass black hole, and it’s right here in our own galactic back […]

Researchers discover a new form of scientific fraud: Uncovering ‘sneaked references’

A researcher working alone—apart from the world and the rest of the wider scientific community—is a classic yet misguided image. Research is, in reality, built on continuous exchange within the scientific community: First you understand […]

Statistical experts warn of looming threats to vital official data

As the nation wraps up celebrations of its birth 248 years ago, a first-ever comprehensive report about the status of the federal statistical system—informing and powering the progress of the world’s oldest democracy since the […]

How to ensure higher-density housing developments still have enough space for residents’ recreation needs

Growing populations and housing shortages are affecting cities worldwide, including in Australia. It’s driving them to adopt high-density development near public transport hubs instead of endless suburban sprawl on city fringes.This article is brought to […]

No croutons, no anchovies, no bacon: The 100-year-old Mexican origins of the Caesar salad

The most seductive culinary myths have murky origins, with a revolutionary discovery created by accident, or out of necessity.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Song melodies have become simpler since 1950, study suggests

The complexity of the melodies of the most popular songs each year in the U.S.—according to the Billboard year-end singles charts—has decreased since 1950, a study published in Scientific Reports suggests.This article is brought to […]